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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 405.04 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 405.04 and 183.01 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 405.04 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/405.04 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 405.04 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 74,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,124.90/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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